#anarhynchus

[herpsandbirds]

Wilson's Plover (Anarhynchus wilsonia), chicks, family Charadriidae, order Charadriiformes, FL, USA

photographs by Igor Marach

[best-bird-tournament]

Anarhynchus plover

Which is the best bird?

Collared plover

Mountain plover

Snowy plover

Kentish plover

Javan plover

Voting ended onAug 4, 2025

[birdblues]

Snowy Plover

[alonglistofbirds]

[2986/11080] Double-banded plover - Charadrius bicinctus

Note: Clements places this bird in the genus Anarhynchus.

Order: Charadriiformes Suborder: Charadrii Family: Charadriidae Subfamily: Charadriinae (plovers)

Photo credit: Michael Stubblefield via Macaulay Library

[fishsfailureson]

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[snailkites]

Inktober Day 8: Crooked

All Wrybills (Anarhynchus frontalis) have a bill bent to the right.

[herpsandbirds]

Snowy Plover (Anarhynchus nivosus), mother with eggs, family Charadriidae, order Charadriiformes, FL, USA

photo via: FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

[herpsandbirds]

Hi! I just wanted to say that your blog is incredible and brings me joy every day. I love learning about new creatures from all over the world! Following along and seeing the incredible diversity of critters has also helped me to appreciate insects and reptiles in new ways. Thanks for all of your hard work!

You are welcome and thank so much :3 Here is a special friend for you!!!

Wilson's Plover (Anarhynchus wilsonia), chick, family Charadriidae, order Charadriiformes, Coastal NC, USA

photograph by Gary Michael Flanagan